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  • Star NFL quarterback announces retirement on feast of athletes’ patron saint

    Star NFL quarterback announces retirement on feast of athletes’ patron saint

    • Jan 24, 2021

    After 17 seasons in the NFL, quarterback Philip Rivers will begin his next career as head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope in the Mobile Archdiocese.

    By Rob Herbst
  • For Chiefs’ star kicker, his Catholic faith and family are his priority

    For Chiefs’ star kicker, his Catholic faith and family are his priority

    • Oct 10, 2020

    Harrison Butker’s impact on the football field is tremendous. As the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team’s victory in Super Bowl LIV. But the morning after the game, as he told the attendees at the Knights of Columbus 55th annual College Councils Conference, he still had to take out the garbage. This simple act was a humbling reminder to him while on top of the football world.

    By Andrew Fowler, CNS
  • Judge denies media request to unseal files on Saints owner

    Judge denies media request to unseal files on Saints owner

    • Jul 16, 2020

    A judge has denied a request by news organizations to unseal court records involving the mental competency of billionaire Tom Benson when he rewrote his will to give his third wife ownership of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans sports franchises.

    By Jim Mustian
  • News outlets seek to unseal files on Saints owner Tom Benson

    News outlets seek to unseal files on Saints owner Tom Benson

    • Jul 15, 2020

    News outlets headed to court Wednesday seeking to unseal court records involving the mental competency of billionaire Tom Benson when he rewrote his will to give his third wife ownership of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans sports franchises.

    By Jim Mustian
  • NFL dream now a reality for 2017 grad of Philadelphia Jesuit high school

    NFL dream now a reality for 2017 grad of Philadelphia Jesuit high school

    • Jun 3, 2020

    The NFL announced May 7 it is planning a return to its regular season in the fall, and among the players on the roster for the Detroit Lions will be Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep star D’Andre Swift.

    By John Knebels
  • Once he retires, NFL quarterback to coach at Catholic high school

    Once he retires, NFL quarterback to coach at Catholic high school

    • May 25, 2020

    Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He’ll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football.

    By Rob Herbst
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